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Paid media advertising tips and insights for PPC, display ads, branded content, and additional paid advertising channels.
10 Tips for a Fresh Start After a Google Ads Account Takeover
Have you landed a new account? Learn the 10 tips for cleaning up after a Google Ads account takeover in this paid search guide.
6 Tips for Success With Google Ads Promotion Extensions
Promotion extensions in Google Ads are specifically designed to promote special sale events, but they’re often overlooked and undervalued by advertisers.
4 Types of Earned Media & Who Is Doing It Right
Earned media, though more difficult to achieve, can drive massive brand benefits. See 4 types of earned media here and who’s doing it right.
The Ultimate Guide to Pinterest Ads: Ad Types, Specs & Strategy
Find everything you need to know about Pinterest Video Ads, Static Ads, Shopping Ads, Carousel Ads, retargeting & more in this guide to promoted Pins.
Microsoft Ads Rolls Out a Slew of New Features
Microsoft Ads has announced several new features. Here’s a quick summary of what they’ve announced!
How to Create the Secret Sauce of PPC Automation Success
Automation is a powerful tool, and PPC success comes when we match that power with intent and follow through in our campaign plans. Read on.
Microsoft Advertising Announces Open Beta for New Automotive Ads
Microsoft Ads has announced a new Automotive Ad format. Here’s what they look like, how to request access & a peek at early results!
Aggregated Event Measurement in Facebook: What You Need to Know
Aggregated event measurement will be an impactful change for many Facebook advertisers. Here’s what you need to know to prepare.
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Lead Generation Ads: A How-To (& Why) [Podcast]
In this month’s episode, Greg Finn sits down with lead generation experts to discuss lead generation ads and best practices to make their efforts count.
9 Creative Ways to Optimize Facebook Ads Cost and ROAS
Facebook Ads can be finicky. Here are 8 ways you can optimize your campaigns to drive a better return on ad spend (ROAS).
Microsoft to Auto Apply Ad Suggestions: What Advertisers Should Know
As Microsoft Ads rolls out auto-applied ad suggestions, here’s what advertisers need to know.
Microsoft Ads Ad Quality Year in Review: Increases in Ad Fraud
Microsoft Ads identified an increase in policy-breaking behavior. Here’s what caused it, what they’re doing about it, and how you can help.
How Paid Search Incrementality Impacts SEO (Does 1+1=3?)
SEO and SEM together can produce better results than one or the other. Learn more about paid search incrementality and see it in action.
DuckDuckGo Blasts Google Over New iOS Privacy Labels
DuckDuckGo is calling out Google over its new privacy labels on iOS which reveal how much data the company is collecting from iPhone users.
Google’s Ads Safety Report: Malicious Behavior Increasing
Google’s Ads Safety Report indicates an increase in malicious ads. Here’s what they found, and the changes they’ve made as a result.
Google Answers Advertisers’ Burning Questions About FLoC
Google’s Ginny Marvin answers questions about the decision not to build alternate identifiers to replace third-party cookies. Find out what it means for advertisers.
How to Use the Facebook Ads Library for Competitive Research
Your competitors’ social advertising strategies provide insight for your own campaigns. Here’s how to use Facebook Ads Library to get a leg up.
Google May Have to Negotiate Payment for US News Publishers
Google, Facebook, and other big tech companies may have to negotiate deals with US news publishers to pay them for content if new bill passes.
How to Make Video Ads on a Budget with YouTube Video Builder
Video advertising is an easy target for budget cuts because many advertisers think it’s too costly—but YouTube Ads production doesn’t have to be so pricey.
The Magic Wheel of PPC Automation Optimization
Human-guided automation is the future. Knowing how to manage & optimize automated PPC campaigns is key — here’s how to do it right.
Ad Blocker Trends: Who is Using Them and Why?
It’s estimated that roughly 27% of internet users are leveraging ad blockers. What do we know about who is using ad blockers and why?
How to Launch a National/International Google Ads Campaign the Right Way?
Launching Google Ads in new markets requires research and adaptation, especially when they involve multiple locations. Make sure your strategy is on point.
Google Ads App Gets New Features After 3 Months of No Updates
The Google Ads mobile app is getting updated with two new features to help advertisers monitor and improve campaign performance on the fly.
Google Will Not Track Users After Replacing Third-Party Cookies
Google assures users it will not replace third-party cookies with with an alternative solution that tracks users’ web activity.
Getting Started With Your First Pinterest Ads Campaign: Step-by-Step
Pinterest Ads is a paid media platform unique from all others. Learn how to use Pinterest audiences, targeting opportunities, and more for paid social success.
6 Tips for More Targeted & Engaging PPC Campaigns
Learn how to make objective, media-neutral advertising decisions for the brands you represent with these 6 tips for more compelling and effective PPC.
Facebook, Microsoft & Google Ads Compared
How do sentiment, landing page quality, and increasing ad spend impact PPC performance? Cambridge University compares Facebook, Microsoft & Google Ads.
A Beginner’s Guide to Shopping Ads
Working in ecommerce paid search and want to keep up with competition? Read on and learn how to set up, manage, and optimize Shopping Ads.
A Complete Guide to PPC Ad Formats
PPC ads come in many shapes and sizes. Here’s an overview of the major PPC ad formats available across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
4 Ways Call Tracking Is Changing (And Why This Is a Good Thing)
Call tracking is no longer just an attribution tool. Learn why its evolution is crucial for optimizing your marketing mix.